HR1958: HR1958 Maternal Health Vitality Think Tank; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes the Maternal Health Vitality Think Tank (MHVTT), an organization that works on healthcare, social services, research, philanthropy, and policy aimed at helping Georgians make informed decisions about their reproductive lives. The resolution describes the group's efforts to engage people most affected by poor maternal health outcomes, collaborate with partners across Georgia's maternal health system, and support growth of the perinatal and postpartum workforce, including physicians, clinicians, public health workers, occupational therapists, community health workers, doulas, and midwives. The House formally commends the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to send it a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Maternal Health Vitality Think Tank on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States the House's support and best wishes for the organization's continued work on maternal health issues in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; the resolution is a statement of praise rather than a policy change.

The resolution directly names the Maternal Health Vitality Think Tank and the perinatal and postpartum workforce it supports, including physicians, clinicians, public health professionals, occupational therapists, community health workers, doulas, and midwives in Georgia.

Because this is a commendatory resolution, it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives official House recognition to an organization working on maternal health, which can raise its public profile.

• The whereas clauses describe MHVTT's mission to support healthcare, research, philanthropy, and policy work related to reproductive health decisions in Georgia.
• The whereas clauses note MHVTT's role in supporting expansion of the perinatal and postpartum workforce, listing specific professions.
• The resolving clause formally commends MHVTT for its contributions to the citizens of Georgia.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to MHVTT for distribution.

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• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)

• maternal health
• reproductive healthcare
• legislative commendation
• public health workforce